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    Classic FM Live 2012: the performance

    A host of world-class performers, the Royal Albert Hall at full capacity, and a programme of the world's greatest music. Join us as we relive the magic of our 20th birthday Classic FM Live.

    1. Classic FM Live 2012

      1. Classic FM Live 2012

      It's a full house in the Royal Albert Hall as the audience gear up for some of the world's greatest music. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    2. Margherita Taylor and John Suchet on stage

      2. Margherita Taylor and John Suchet

      Classic FM presenters John Suchet and Margherita Taylor set the tone for the evening and address the full Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    3. Crouch end festival chorus Classic FM Live 2012

      3. The Crouch End Festival Chorus prepare to go on

      As Margherita Taylor and John Suchet present on stage, the Crouch End Festival Chorus gear up to perform at Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

    4. Classic FM Live 2012

      4. In the wings with Crouch End Festival Chorus

      The Crouch End Festival Chorus get ready to go on stage. Check out their brilliant folders! Picture: Richard Johnson

    5. Nicholas Owen live at Classic FM Live 2012

      5. Nicholas Owen on stage at Classic FM Live 2012

      Nicholas Owen is just one of the seven Classic FM presenters who took their turn on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

    6. Classic FM Live 2012

      6. Zadok the Priest at Classic FM Live 2012

      Dazzling light, and even a few fireworks - what better way to kick off our 20th birthday Classic FM Live concert? It's Zadok the Priest, of course! Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    7. Classic FM Live 2012

      7. Tasmin Little performs 'Czardas'

      After the transcendental 'Zadok the Priest', violinist Tasmin Little injects some fire into the Albert Hall with her lively performance of Monti's 'Czardas'. The lights changed to red, to match her outfit. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    8. Myleene Klass at Classic FM Live 2012

      8. Myleene Klass presents Classic FM Live 2012

      The lovely Myleene takes to the stage to introduce Wynne Evans, the talented tenor. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    9. Myleene Klass at Classic FM Live 2012

      9. Myleene Klass

      Myleene took to the stage to introduce Wynne Evans - she was pleased to be in the audience for Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, as it's a favourite of hers! Picture: Richard Johnson

    10. Wynne Evans at Classic FM Live 2012

      10. Wynne Evans sings 'Nessun dorma' at Classic FM Live

      Wynne commands the stage singing the tenor favourite, 'Nessun dorma'. As tonight's concert is sponsored by the Nissan Note, he joked: "Nissan have decided to release a new camper van after tonight: the Nissan Dormer!" Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    11. Wynne Evans at Classic FM Live 2012

      11. Wynne Evans entertains the crowd at the Royal Albert Hall

      Wynne Evans isn't just an amazing singer - it seems he has a talent for comedy as well! He joked with the audience between his songs. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    12. Classic FM Live 2012

      12. Wynne Evans thanks Douglas Boyd

      Wynne Evans and conductor Douglas Boyd shake hands after an emotionally charged performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

    13. Sarah Gardner at Classic FM Live 2012

      13. Sarah Gardner at Classic FM Live 2012

      The 'Next Brit Thing', Sarah Gardner, aged 17, performs Rachmaninov's Prelude in G minor. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    14. Laura Gardner at Classic FM Live 2012

      14. Sarah Gardner performs Rachmaninov

      Sarah Gardner makes her Royal Albert Hall debut with a passionate performance of Rachmaninov's Prelude in G minor. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    15. Sarah Gardner Classic FM Live 2012

      15. Sarah Gardner performs Rachmaninov

      It's hard to believe Sarah Gardner is only 17 years old. She captured every nuance of emotion in Rachmaninov's Prelude in G minor. Picture: Richard Johnson

    16. HJ Lim at Classic FM Live 2012

      16. HJ Lim takes to the stage

      The amazing HJ Lim makes her Royal Albert Hall debut with a heart-stopping performance of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    17. HJ Lim at Classic FM Live 2012

      17. HJ Lim plays Rachmaninov

      HJ Lim performed the entire concerto from memory. It's no mean feat - it lasts just over 32 minutes. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    18. HJ Lim  Classic FM Live 2012

      18. HJ Lim performing from memory

      HJ Lim performed the entire concerto from memory. It's no mean feat - it lasts just over 32 minutes. Picture: Richard Johnson

    19. HJ Lim at Classic FM Live 2012

      19. HJ Lim on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

      The audience, made up of Classic FM presenters, producers, and most importantly, listeners, were spellbound as HJ LIm performed her stunning UK concerto debut. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    20. HJ Lim at Classic FM Live 2012

      20. HJ Lim at Classic FM Live 2012

      HJ Lim said Rachmaninov's music spoke straight to her heart. It clearly affected the audience as well, who were enthralled throughout the three-movement work. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    21. HJ Lim Classic FM Live 2012

      21. HJ Lim on stage with Douglas Boyd

      HJ Lim made her UK debut in July this year, but this is the first time she's performed a concerto on UK soil. We heard her warming up in her dressing room backstage, which included a piano! Picture: Richard Johnson

    22. HJ Lim Classic FM Live 2012

      22. HJ Lim at Classic FM Live 2012

      HJ Lim closes her eyes as she lets the beautiful music transport her. Picture: Richard Johnson

    23. Alan Titchmarsh at Classic FM Live 2012

      23. Alan Titchmarsh presents a cheque to Nordoff Robbins

      Alan Titchmarsh presents a cheque for £167,887 to Nordoff Robbins, from the Classic FM Foundation. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    24. Alan Titchmarsh at Classic FM Live 2012

      24. Alan Titchmarsh on stage at Classic FM Live

      Alan Titchmarsh hears how important music therapy can be from a parent whose life was changed by Nordoff Robbins. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    25. Classic FM Live 2012

      25. The Royal Albert Hall at Classic FM Live 2012

      It's only a small fraction of Classic FM's 5.5million weekly listeners, but the Royal Albert Hall looks incredibly full! Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    26. Douglas Boyd at Classic FM Live 2012

      26. Douglas Boyd and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

      The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Douglas Boyd. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    27. royal albert hall Classic FM Live 2012

      27. The Royal Albert Hall at Classic FM Live 2012

      It wasn't just a concert of the world's greatest music - the Royal Albert Hall had some of the world's greatest lighting this evening, with fireworks and different coloured lights representing different sections of the concert. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    28. Classic FM Live 2012

      28. Classic FM Live 2012 with Nissan Note

      Classic FM Live and Nissan Note logos emblazoned the hall, in the most unlikely places! Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    29. Classic FM LIve

      29. Jerusalem at Classic FM Live

      After the interval, it's Parry's rousing hymn, Jerusalem. Picture: Richard Johnson

    30. Classic FM Live 2012

      30. Crouch End Festival Chorus

      The Crouch End Festival Chorus perform Jerusalem - another nod to our wonderful British compositional talent. Picture: Richard Johnson

    31. Classic FM Live 2012

      31. Alex James introduces 'The Lark Ascending'

      Alex James introduces Vaughan Williams' 'The Lark Ascending'. "The countryside made me love classical music," he said. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    32. Tamsin Little Classic FM LIve

      32. Tasmin Little performs Vaughan Williams on stage

      Tasmin Little performs the breathtaking piece, 'The Lark Ascending'. The audience are stunned into silence as the piece dies away. Picture: Richard Johnson

    33. Tamsin Little at Classic FM LIve

      33. Tasmin Little commands the stage

      A moment of calm in a lively concert - Tasmin Little shows the many facets of classical music in her performance of Vaughan Williams' peaceful music. Picture: Richard Johnson

    34. Tasmin Little at Classic FM LIve

      34. Tasmin Little at Classic FM Live 2012

      You can hear a pin drop in the Royal Albert Hall as Tasmin plays Vaughan Williams' pastoral favourite. Picture: Richard Johnson

    35. Classic FM LIve

      35. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on stage at Classic FM Live 2012

      It's Laurence's turn to address the crowd and introduce the world's greatest music. Picture: Richard Johnson

    36. Classic FM LIve

      36. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

      No, he's not telling us how to redesign the stage - Laurence Llewlyn-Bowen introduces the next performance at Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

    37. Classic FM Live 2012

      37. Douglas Boyd and the RSNO

      Douglas Boyd and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra perform Mendelssohn's gorgeous 'Fingal's Cave', from the Hebrides Overture. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    38. Classic FM Live 2012

      38. Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture

      The Royal Scottish National Orchestra perform 'Fingal's Cave', inspired by the Scottish landscape. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    39. Classic FM Live 2012

      39. Karl Jenkins conducts

      What a treat - Karl Jenkins not only conducting, but performing his own 'Benedictus', from 'The Armed Man'. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    40. Karl Jenkins Classic FM Live 2012

      40. Karl Jenkins on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

      We asked Karl Jenkins how he felt about his best-loved pieces. He said: "I didn't think they'd connect with people as much as they have." Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    41. Karl Jenkins Classic FM LIve

      41. Karl Jenkins thanks the orchestra and choir

      After performing the beautiful 'Benedictus', Karl Jenkins signals to the players in the orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson

    42. Classic FM Live 2012

      42. Tchaikovsky '1812 Overture'

      And it's all over! The fireworks go off, as the orchestra play Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    43. Classic FM Live 2012

      43. Douglas Boyd Classic FM Live 2012 With Nissan Note: Performances

      Concentration is key in such large scale repertoire, like Tchaikovsky's amazing 1812 Overture. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    44. Classic FM Live 2012

      44. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra are applauded

      Douglas signals to the orchestra as the star players of the evening receive individual applause. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    45. Classic FM Live 2012

      45. Fireworks at Classic FM Live 2012

      A magical evening of music, made only more magical by the amazing pyrotechnics display. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    46. Classic FM Live 2012

      46. Fireworks at Classic FM Live 2012

      Tchaikovsky's amazing 1812 Overture, performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, accompanied by firework cannons as well as real cannons! Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    47. Classic FM Live 2012

      47. Colours and light at Classic FM Live 2012

      The Royal Albert Hall lights up in the glorious Classic FM brand colours. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    48. Classic FM Live 2012

      48. Classic FM Live 2012

      The orchestra take a final bow as the full Royal Albert Hall applauds. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    49. Classic FM Live 2012

      49. Fireworks at Classic FM Live 2012

      A feast for the eyes as well as the ears, the fireworks explode in the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    50. Classic FM Live 2012

      50. Fireworks at Classic FM Live 2012

      The canons are sounding, and the fireworks are going off. What a way to end the 20th birthday Classic FM Live! Congratulations to all involved! Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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